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While broad in scope, 15 U.S.C. § 1058 tasks the Director with specific regulatory responsibilities, such as setting fees, determining specimen requirements, and establishing procedures for correcting deficiencies in filings. The statute uses terms such as “may be required by the Director” and “prescribed by the Director”, indicating that the agency has some level of discretion on how to fulfill its tasks.

15 U.S.C. § 1058 explicitly delegates authority and directs the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office to prescribe certain fees, specimen requirements, and notification procedures related to trademark registration maintenance. The statute dictates the filing of affidavits, grace periods, and consequences of deficiencies, all of which are implemented through agency rulemaking found in 37 CFR Part 2.

The statute specifically instructs the Director to prescribe the form of the renewal application. Although “such form as may be prescribed by the Director” provides some flexibility, it still clearly identifies a specific regulatory task.

15 U.S.C. § 1059(a) states that renewal applications must be filed “in such form as may be prescribed by the Director,” directly mandating agency rulemaking to establish application form requirements.

The statute specifically directs the Director to create regulations concerning extensions of time for replying to examiner notices. This is a targeted rulemaking task.

Subsection (b)(2) and (b)(3) of 15 U.S. Code § 1062 directly mandate the Director to prescribe regulations regarding the time allowed for applicants to reply to examiners and for providing extensions of time to respond.

The statute explicitly directs the Director to grant extensions of time for filing oppositions “for good cause” and allows oppositions to be amended “under such conditions as may be prescribed by the Director.” This constitutes a specific instruction on a regulatory task, falling under Specific Authority Delegations.

15 U.S. Code § 1063 directly mandates the rules and procedures for filing an opposition to trademark registration, which are detailed in 37 CFR Part 2.

The statute outlines specific regulatory tasks: disposing of obsolete materials, selling apparatus/equipment not readily available, managing recyclable materials, and using/transferring proceeds from sales. While terms like “applicable regulations” and “regulations prescribed by the Secretary/Commandant” are used, the statute identifies distinct regulatory gaps and areas for agency action.

14 U.S. Code § 901 authorizes the Commandant and the Secretary to issue regulations regarding the disposal and sale of certain Coast Guard material, but it does not mandate that they do so. The presence of “may” indicates authorization, not a direct mandate.

The statute directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to prescribe regulations governing the design and display of Coast Guard insignia. This is a specific regulatory task.

The statute 14 U.S.C. § 933(a) explicitly states that the Secretary shall prescribe regulations regarding the display of Coast Guard identifying insignia. This directly mandates the creation of regulations.

The statute grants the Commandant authority to grant permission for the use of Coast Guard indicia and prohibits unauthorized use. This is a clearly defined regulatory task, fitting within the Specific Authority Delegation category, even though terms like “authority” are used. The statute directly tasks the agency to control the use of the name and indicia.

The statute prohibits the unauthorized use of Coast Guard indicia but allows the Commandant to grant authority for such use. The regulation (33 CFR Part 23) then specifies the distinctive markings for Coast Guard vessels and aircraft. The statute authorizes the Commandant to decide when and how to allow usage. The regulation is therefore authorized but not mandated because the statute doesn’t require the Commandant to issue regulations, but rather gives them the power to authorize use, which is then manifested in the regulation that then specifies markings.

The statute clearly outlines a specific regulatory task – the consideration, adjustment, and settlement of admiralty claims against the United States. It even provides a monetary limit on settlements. Although “consider, ascertain, adjust, determine, compromise” are broad terms, they are used within a specific, delineated regulatory context concerning admiralty claims.

14 U.S.C. § 937 authorizes the Secretary to consider, adjust, settle, and pay admiralty claims. While it empowers the Secretary, it doesn’t mandate rulemaking related to the process of considering claims. The regulations at 33 CFR Part 25, specifically Subpart B address admiralty claims, indicating the statute authorized the agency to create these rules, but did not directly mandate them.

The statute grants the Secretary the authority to settle claims for damage to Coast Guard property. While it uses open-ended terms like “compromise” and “settle”, it specifically outlines the regulatory task of handling claims related to damage to Coast Guard property and places a limit on settlement values, indicating a clear instruction on a specific issue.

33 CFR Part 74, which concerns charges for Coast Guard aids to navigation work, explicitly cites 14 U.S.C. § 938 as authority. This establishes a direct mandate relationship as the regulation is promulgated to give effect to the statute.

The statute specifically directs the Secretary to mark obstructions and recover costs, a specific task, even using “judgment” as a modifier. This falls under a specific instruction, making it a specific authority delegation.

The statute, 14 U.S. Code § 545, explicitly authorizes the Secretary to mark obstructions and hold owners liable for the cost, which is exactly what 33 CFR Part 74 concerns, making the relationship directly mandated. The CFR cites the USC directly as authority.

The statute clearly instructs the Coast Guard on a specific regulatory task: how to handle payments received when Coast Guard property is damaged. While the specifics of how to deposit and refund are left to the agency’s discretion, the task itself is well-defined.

The statute explicitly authorizes the Commandant to accept and deposit damage payments. It doesn’t mandate that regulations be created, but allows for the establishment of procedures for handling these payments.

The statute specifically instructs the agency (Coast Guard) on a regulatory task: handling payments for damage to Coast Guard property. The phrase “may accept and deposit such payments” is a clear instruction tied to a specific scenario.

The statute 14 U.S. Code § 546 explicitly authorizes the Commandant to accept and deposit payments for damage to Coast Guard property. The regulation, 33 CFR Part 74, outlines the charges for Coast Guard aids to navigation work, which is directly related to the deposit of damage payments as authorized in the statute. The statute mandates the Commandant “may accept and deposit” which provides very clear guidance for implementation.

14 U.S.C. § 701 offers the Coast Guard broad authority to cooperate with other agencies and utilize its personnel and facilities, and also to utilize other agencies’ personnel and facilities. It is not narrowly tailored towards a specific regulatory goal or gap. While subsection (a) enables the Coast Guard to “prescribe conditions, including reimbursement,” this is ancillary to the broader grant of cooperative authority. The authority to restrict access to Cuban territorial waters is not explicitly mentioned in the statute and is a broad use of cooperation powers.

The statute, 14 U.S.C. § 701, grants the Coast Guard the authority to cooperate with other agencies. It uses permissive language (“may”), indicating that this cooperation is authorized but not mandated. The CFR explicitly cites 14 U.S.C. 701 as authority for the regulations, indicating that the regulations in 33 CFR Part 107 are built on this permissive authority.

The statute specifically allows the Commandant to “prescribe conditions, including reimbursement, under which personnel and facilities may be provided.” While this is not a hyper-detailed instruction, it provides specific authority to regulate the conditions and reimbursement related to the provision of Coast Guard personnel and facilities, fitting Hickman’s definition of a Specific Authority Delegation, even with the use of open-ended terms.

14 U.S.C. § 701 authorizes the Coast Guard to prescribe conditions, including reimbursement, for the use of its personnel and facilities. This grants the Coast Guard the authority to create regulations concerning charges for services, such as those related to aids to navigation. The statute does not mandate the creation of such regulations, but it authorizes them.

The statute explicitly instructs the Secretary to create rules and regulations “for the protection of maritime navigation, relative to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of lights and other signals on fixed and floating structures.” Even using the open ended words “necessary and reasonable”, this constitutes a clear and specific regulatory task, fitting the definition of a Specific Authority Delegation.

14 U.S.C. § 544 directly mandates the Secretary to prescribe and enforce rules and regulations for the protection of maritime navigation related to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of lights and other signals on fixed and floating structures. The regulation, 33 CFR Part 66, specifically addresses private aids to navigation, aligning with the statute’s directive. The authority section of the CFR lists 14 U.S.C 544.

The statute clearly instructs the Secretary on a specific regulatory task: protecting maritime navigation by regulating lights and signals on structures. It dictates what should be regulated (lights and signals) and why (protection of maritime navigation). While it uses the term “necessary and reasonable,” this falls within the ‘Specific Authority’ category as defined by Hickman because it instructs the agency on a specific regulatory task.

The statute directly mandates the Secretary to “prescribe and enforce necessary and reasonable rules and regulations” for the protection of maritime navigation, specifically regarding lights and other signals on fixed and floating structures. The regulation 33 CFR Part 67 is explicitly listed as an authority in the U.S. Code database, and directly implements the statute’s requirements by detailing the specific types of aids to navigation required on various structures.

The statute clearly instructs the Secretary on a specific regulatory task: to protect maritime navigation by prescribing and enforcing rules related to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of lights and other signals on fixed and floating structures. The statute uses terms like “necessary and reasonable” which are open-ended but still within the context of a specific regulatory area.

The statute (14 U.S. Code § 544) explicitly states that “The Secretary shall prescribe and enforce necessary and reasonable rules and regulations, for the protection of maritime navigation…” This directly mandates the Secretary to create and enforce regulations.

The statute clearly instructs the agency (the Secretary, acting through the Coast Guard) on a specific regulatory task: protecting maritime navigation by regulating the establishment, maintenance, and operation of lights and signals. While the terms “necessary and reasonable” provide some discretion, the statute outlines a specific regulatory objective.

14 U.S. Code § 544 explicitly directs the Secretary to “prescribe and enforce necessary and reasonable rules and regulations, for the protection of maritime navigation.” 33 CFR Part 74 concerns “Charges for Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Work,” which is directly related to implementing the mandate of protecting maritime navigation. The CFR includes 14 U.S.C. 544 within its legal authority section.

The statute clearly instructs the Secretary on a specific regulatory task: marking obstructions in navigable waters. While the statute uses discretionary language (“may” and “in his judgment”), it still directs the agency toward a particular regulatory goal and provides guidance on the means.

The statute, 14 U.S.C. § 545, explicitly authorizes the Secretary to mark obstructions. It does not mandate that the Secretary do so, using “may” rather than “shall.” The CFR provided, 33 CFR Part 70, cites the statute as authority, showing it is authorized but not mandated.

The statute clearly instructs the Coast Guard on a specific regulatory task: establishing the process for authorizing aids to maritime navigation. While it uses the broad term “applicable regulations,” the statute confines the agency’s authority to creating regulations around the granting of this specific authorization.

The statute 14 U.S.C. § 542 explicitly states that no person or entity shall establish aids to maritime navigation without first obtaining authority from the Coast Guard “in accordance with applicable regulations.” This directly mandates the Coast Guard to create regulations regarding the authorization process.

While the statute primarily focuses on prohibiting interference, it explicitly refers to aids to navigation established or maintained by the Coast Guard under 14 U.S.C. §§ 541 and 542. This establishes a specific context and area of regulatory action for the agency related to aids to navigation. The statute points to a specific regulatory task, namely, regulating private aids to navigation to ensure they do not conflict with the Coast Guard’s own aids, making it a Specific Authority Delegation.

The statute prohibits certain actions related to aids to navigation. While it doesn’t explicitly mandate specific regulations, it authorizes the Coast Guard to establish and maintain aids to navigation, and the regulation (33 CFR Part 66) concerns private aids to navigation, which are implicitly authorized by 14 U.S.C. 542. The regulations are thus authorized but not mandated by the statute, as the statute sets out penalties for interference and references the authorization for establishing such aids.

The statute specifically prohibits interference with aids to navigation established by the Coast Guard. This is a clear instruction on a specific regulatory task. The regulations in 33 CFR Part 70 further define and implement this prohibition, indicating a targeted delegation of authority related to the enforcement of the statute’s prohibitions.

The regulation 33 CFR Part 70 explicitly cites 14 U.S.C. § 543 as one of its authorities. This indicates a direct mandate relationship, as the statute provides the legal basis for the regulation.

The statute specifically instructs the Secretary to regulate the establishment, maintenance, and operation of lights and other signals on fixed and floating structures to protect maritime navigation. While terms like “necessary” and “reasonable” are used, the statute identifies a clear regulatory task and scope, making it a Specific Authority Delegation.

The statute explicitly directs the Secretary to “prescribe and enforce necessary and reasonable rules and regulations, for the protection of maritime navigation” concerning aids to navigation. The CFR lists 14 U.S.C. 544 as authority for its regulations. This constitutes a direct mandate.

The statute instructs the Secretary on a specific regulatory task: the protection of maritime navigation through rules and regulations regarding lights and signals on structures in or over waters. While the terms “necessary” and “reasonable” are open-ended, they still fall under the category of specific authority delegations as defined by Hickman.

The statute explicitly mandates the Secretary to prescribe and enforce rules and regulations related to maritime navigation. The regulation explicitly cites 14 U.S.C. 544 as its authority.

The statute provides broad rulemaking authority to the Secretary to issue regulations deemed “appropriate” to carry out the provisions of Title 14 or any other law applicable to the Coast Guard. It does not identify specific regulatory tasks or gaps that the agency must address through rulemaking.

The statute authorizes the Secretary to promulgate regulations and orders as deemed appropriate to carry out the provisions of Title 14 or any other law applicable to the Coast Guard. It is not directly mandated.